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The Transit Authority of River City will hold a series of public meetings this week on proposed route changes and fare increases.

TARC's revenue relies on the city occupational tax. As that's declined, fuel, healthcare and pension costs have gone up, leaving TARC with a $4.6 million shortfall. To close the gap, the authority has proposed a 25-cent fare increase, the elimination of nine express bus routes and changes to several other routes.

TARC will hold six meetings, beginning Tuesday to gather public input on the proposed cuts. The authority is also taking comments that are e-mailed, called or reported in person until the close of business on Friday.

Meeting times:

Tuesday, May 15

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Metro Development Center 444 S. Fifth St.

1:30 – 5 p.m. TARC Headquarters Union Station 1000 W. Broadway

Wednesday, May 16

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Beargrass Christian Church 4100 Shelbyville Rd

5 – 7 p.m Clarksville Town Hall 2000 Broadway Clarksville, IN

Thursday, May 17

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Metro Development Center 444 S. Fifth Street

5 – 7 p.m. Iroquois Amphitheater 1080 Amphitheater Rd.

The opportunity for public comment on the proposal lasts until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 18. In addition to commenting at the public meetings, concerned citizens can do so in the following ways: